How severe is CVE-2023-40704?

CVE-2023-40704 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-40704 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40704?

CVE-2023-40704 affects Philips Vue Pacs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40704?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-40704 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-40704 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45259.

When was CVE-2023-40704 published?

CVE-2023-40704 was published on 2024-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40704

CVE-2023-40704 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Philips Vue Pacs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1392.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v4: 5.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-45259
Weakness: CWE-1392
Affected product: Philips Vue Pacs
Published: 2024-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The product does not require unique and complex passwords to be created during installation. Using Philips's default password could jeopardize the PACS system if the password was hacked or leaked. An attacker could gain access to the database impacting system availability and data integrity.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40704?: The product does not require unique and complex passwords to be created during installation. Using Philips's default password could jeopardize the PACS system if the password was hacked or leaked. An attacker could gain access to the database impacting system availability and data integrity.
How severe is CVE-2023-40704?: CVE-2023-40704 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-40704 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40704?: CVE-2023-40704 affects Philips Vue Pacs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40704?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-40704 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-40704 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45259.
When was CVE-2023-40704 published?: CVE-2023-40704 was published on 2024-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:philips:vue_pacs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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